My Maryellen is spoiled rotten. Even before she got here I had a wardrobe ready for her, and she doesn't have to share it with anyone else.

Maryellen was a gift from my mother for Christmas, and she means the world to me. My mother and I have really gotten to bond over this cute little girl with her home-cut bangs, and have been able to discuss the clothes she'd wear, because I can go right to the source: My mother was 9 years old in 1954, so things that Ellie wears? My mom would have worn too.

This is my way of keeping a tally of what I've gotten for Ellie as time goes by. Because I love putting her in new clothes.